News Category: Emergency Services

  HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 6, 2021) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services shares the following information on when to call 9-1-1 and what to expect

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 30, 2021) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services reports that the status of the injured firefighter from yesterday’s incident remains unchanged. He was flown to The Burn

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 29, 2021) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services reports that at 10:17 AM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, the Washington County 911 Center began to receive numerous telephone calls reporting

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 2, 2021) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces AT&T is experiencing wireless 9-1-1 outages. This means if an AT&T customer dials 9-1-1, they may

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 14, 2021) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services celebrated the graduation of Recruit Class #1 from the Firefighter Academy and graduates from the

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2021) – Today marks a monumental day for public safety in Washington County, Maryland. The Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) welcomes 31

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces service at the Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1) has been restored.   For questions or more information,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services announces the Emergency Communications Center (9-1-1) is currently experiencing outages. This means if a person dials 9-1-1,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 29, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway has been awarded a “Regional” Assistance

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 16, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the Division of Emergency Services has been awarded a SAFER grant from the Federal